Sr. Associate General Counsel-Government Contract Law - Phoenix, United States - TriWest Healthcare Alliance

Description

Provides leadership over the legal advice and counsel on all aspects of pursuit, award and administration of contracts with the U.S. Federal government; oversees and supervise attorneys or staff, and manages the allocation of work in support of the government contract law space. The candidate will assist with in proposed legislation or rulemaking related to Federal procurement and educating and communicating with internal clients, and with attorneys who may not be experts in public sector matters. The candidate and direct report(s) will draft, review and participate in negotiating subcontracts with a goal of achieving acceptable risk levels.

**Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen, and military family members are encouraged to apply**

Education & Experience

Required:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

• Active license, in good standing, in the state in which you currently reside

• 10+ years' legal experience as an Attorney in federal government contract law

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience advising on the full lifecycle of federal contracting, from pre-solicitation through contract close-out

• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), including Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR)

Preferred:

• Familiarity with government-funded healthcare programs

• Experience with VA and/or DoD contracting

• Familiarity with managed care administrators, health plans, or federal healthcare programs

• Familiarity with healthcare-related laws & regulations

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as Head of the Government Contract Law within the TriWest legal function, and supervising the team of contracts attorneys; planning the work of the unit, implementing the priorities, assigning work, hiring, supervising and evaluating unit staff to assure quality legal representation.

• Works with general counsel and internal stakeholders on requests for equitable adjustment, contract disputes, claims, and government audits and investigations.

• Lead or assist with the resolution of contract disputes with existing customers, subcontractors, and vendors.

• Plan and provide training to internal clients on designated legal topics.

• Provides leadership/ownership of Government Contract Law projects, coordinates support provided by the contract law unit, and builds a cohesive, supportive unit that works well with one another, develops objectives, and priorities.

• Lead's the Office of General Counsel's public sector compliance-related responsibilities and related tasks, including compliance with FAR, DFARS, and VAAR, anti-corruption, data privacy, cyber security, supplier certification, rights in data, and other government contracting issues.

• Manages and mentors staff, guides professional development, including coaching and direction to direct reports; manages direct report performance; establishes best-practices for the contract law area.

• Reports to General Counsel regarding legal risks and issues related to government contracts law encountered by the team.

• Identifies and analyzes legal issues (including conducting legal research, identifying new or emerging areas of risk, etc.), presents clear recommendations, and ensures legal compliance.

• Ensures that Company employees and committee members are aware of and in compliance with changes in laws and regulations.

• Reviews and develops documents and contracts as necessary as needs arise.

• Drafts and reviews other miscellaneous legal documents and correspondence.

• Researches current issues and developments related to government contracting.

• Performs legal research and prepares memoranda on other legal issues as assigned.

• Assists with the development and monitoring of internal regulatory compliance procedures.

• Reviews responses to grievances, routine and priority correspondence, and internal and external communications documents.

• Functions on and/or assigns coverage to TriWest standing and ad hoc committees as a representative of the Legal department.

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• Assists with TriWest training and implementation to ensure legal compliance with requirements.

• Reviews and revises Company policies and procedures.

• Advises TriWest senior leadership of the legal ramifications of past and proposed company actions.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Competencies

Coaching / Training / Mentoring: Actively foster actions required for desired business outcomes through ongoing constructive feedback.

Communication / People Skills: Ability to influence or persuade others under positive or negative circumstances; adapt to different styles; listen critically; collaborate.

Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Word, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications.

Empathy / Customer Service: Customer-focused behavior; helping approach, including listening skills, patience, respect, and empathy for another's position.

Independent Thinking / Self-Initiative: Critical thinkers with ability to focus on things which matter most to achieving outcomes; commitment to task to produce outcomes without direction and to find necessary resources.

Information Management: Ability to manage large amounts of complex information easily, communicate clearly, and draw sound conclusions.

Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; detail-oriented.

Problem Solving / Analysis: Ability to solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound judgment; has a realistic understanding of relevant issues.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).

Working Conditions

Working Conditions:

• Availability to work non-regular hours as necessary

• Works within a standard office environment, with minimal travel

• Extensive computer work with prolonged periods of sitting

Company Overview

Taking Care of Our Nation's Heroes.

It's Who We Are. It's What We Do.

Do you have a passion for serving those who served?

Join the TriWest Healthcare Alliance Team We're On a Mission to Serve

Our job is to make sure that America's heroes get connected to health care in the community.

At TriWest Healthcare Alliance, we've proudly been on that important mission since 1996.

Benefits

We're more than just a health care company. We're passionate about serving others We believe in rewarding loyal, hard-working people who are willing to learn as they grow. TriWest Healthcare Alliance values teamwork. Join our team, fulfill your responsibilities, and you may also be considered for frequent pay raises, overtime opportunities to earn even more, recognition and reward programs, and much more. Of course, we also offer a comprehensive and progressive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching)
• Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer time

Equal Employment Opportunity

TriWest Healthcare Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are proud to have an inclusive work environment and know that a diverse team is a strength that will drive our success. To that end, TriWest strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports diversity at every organizational level, including hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and we highly encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.